Persuasive Essays

Writing a persuasive essay sounds scary to many students. I hope that these fun worksheets will give them courage.

I've included worksheets to guide your students through the whole process. This starts with brainstorming a topic and ends with an effective conclusion. Writing is a process. Enjoy the journey.

Brainstorming a Topic Worksheet
Here's an extra helpful worksheet on brainstorming a persuasive essay topic. Students think about issues that affect their homes, communities, and nations. Then they phrase the topic as a PRO and a CON. Start your persuasive essay unit with this!
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Main Points Worksheet
Here is a terrific worksheet on main points in persuasive essays. Students consider the arguments and support them with reasons.
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Supporting Details Worksheet
Here is an amazing worksheet on supporting details. Students are provided with main points. They practice using supporting details on guided graphic organizers.
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Persuasive Essay Graphic Organizer
Here's a WAY COOL guided graphic organizer to help students plan PERSUASIVE ESSAYS. Students write down their topic and three main points. Then they add supporting details.
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